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What guitar does Brothers Osborne play?
John Osborne has used his Fender John Osborne Telecaster, a signature model based on his 1968 Tele, and has said he played Mario Guitars T-styles and Pre-War Guitars acoustics. He named Blackface and Blonde Fender Bassman amps, and Premier Guitar listed pedals from Xotic, Origin Effects, Line 6 and Eventide.
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John Osborne: guitars and amps
“There are a lot of amazing guitars in this world, but none are as versatile as the Telecaster”
“I have an old '68 Telecaster that I have out with me at the moment”
“Pre-War Guitars are some of the best acoustic guitars being made right now.”
Stage rig (Premier Guitar gear list)
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What guitar does John Osborne play?
Telecasters. Fender released the John Osborne Telecaster in 2026, based on his 1968 Tele and fitted with a B-bender. He has also said he played T-style guitars built by Mario Martin.
What amps does John Osborne use?
He told MusicRadar he toured with two Fender Bassmans, a Blackface and a Blonde, running the Blonde into a 2x12 Bassman cab.
What acoustic guitar does John Osborne play?
He told MusicRadar he had been playing Pre-War Guitars acoustics exclusively, including a J-45 style model. Premier Guitar's Rig Rundown also listed a Gibson J-200.
What pedals are on the Brothers Osborne pedalboards?
Premier Guitar's 2019 Rig Rundown listed a Barber Gain Changer, Chase Bliss Wombtone, Eventide H9, JHS Twin Twelve, Line 6 DL4 and M9, Origin Effects Cali76, and Xotic AC and EP Boosters.
Brothers Osborne are the Maryland-born country rock duo of singer TJ Osborne and guitarist John Osborne. This guide covers John's Telecasters, Bassman amps and acoustics, plus the pedals and stage gear Premier Guitar listed in its Rig Rundown.
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